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07-04-2012, 06:03 PM | #1 |
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how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
I have a 1972 C10 2wd and am looking to raise the front end to level it with the rear. What is a cheap and easy way to do so?
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07-04-2012, 07:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
you can put blocks in the front springs,CHEAP, you can put in new springs. youcould put bags in the front or air shocks,
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07-04-2012, 09:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
1" drop blocks in the rear = much easier and same result. (assuming youu're ok with it being a tad lower than stock? ) Prob what I'd do .. just sayin.
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
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07-09-2012, 03:56 PM | #6 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
I'm not looking to drop my truck at all, but thank you for your advice.
I have been looking for spacers and couldn't find any. I'll look in to Belltech. If they don't work out I can just take them back out and realign. thanks! |
07-05-2012, 12:20 PM | #7 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
I saw a raised truck where the owner put a block between the frame and front crossmember to raise it up, but he told me he had to modify the steering components.
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07-05-2012, 12:31 PM | #8 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
I just put Power King Super Traxion II's (7 X 15) on, and it looks great. So Im just looking for an easy way to bring the front end up a little. Sounds like the coil spacers may be the way to go. I take it pretty easy on the truck and just want it to look nice.
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07-05-2012, 04:59 PM | #9 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
I've been looking online and can't find anywhere to order coil spacers for my year model....Any suggestions??
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07-08-2012, 12:49 PM | #10 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
Are you talking easy,... as in not disassembling the front suspension?
Belltech makes a 1" coil spring spacer that goes in the lower a-arm cup,... but the spring has to come out.
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07-09-2012, 04:08 PM | #11 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
Big block front springs maybe?.. that would raise it about an inch
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07-09-2012, 06:29 PM | #12 |
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Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch
Moog spring rates and ride heights
From robnolimit's "make it handle" thread Moog # 6082 722 lbs/in 6 cyl, and light v-8 Moog # 6542 842 lbs/in std v-8 Moog # 6102 1015 lbs/in bigblock, longbed c.s. Moog # 6104 1016 lbs/in 3/4 ton, sits 1/2" higher than #6102 Moog # 6454 1060 lbs/in 3/4t bbc, c.s, 1ton Last edited by 69gmcc10; 07-09-2012 at 06:36 PM. |
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